Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bank SteenbrasScientific Name: Chirodactylus grandisCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Total length: 30–40 in (75–100 cm); maximum recorded length: 43 in (110 cm)Weight: 15–26 lb (7–12 kg)Lifespan: 25–40+ years; slow-growing,...
Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Antarctic ToothfishScientific Name: Dissostichus mawsoniCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Length: 4.5–6.6 ft (1.4–2.0 m); Record: up to 7.2 ft (2.2 m)Weight: 80–180 lb (35–80 kg); exceptional specimens exceed 260 lb (120 kg)Lifespan:...
Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Brazilian GrammaScientific Name: Gramma brasiliensisCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Total length: 2.4–3.5 in (6.0–9.0 cm)Weight: 0.2–0.5 oz (6–14 g)Lifespan: 3–6 years on tropical coral reefsDiet: Planktivore / Facultative Cleaner...
Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Emperor AngelfishScientific Name: Pomacanthus imperatorCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Total length: 12–15 in (30–38 cm)Weight: 2.2–3.5 lb (1.0–1.6 kg)Lifespan: 15–20+ years on pristine coral reefsDiet: Omnivore (sponges, tunicates,...
Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Diana’s HogfishScientific Name: Bodianus dianaCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Total length: 6.5–10.0 in (16–25 cm)Weight: 5.0–12.0 oz (140–340 g)Lifespan: 8–15 years on vibrant coral reefsDiet: Carnivore / Benthic durophage...
Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Rainbow DarterScientific Name: Etheostoma caeruleumCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Total length 5 to 7.5 cm (2.0 to 3.0 in); maximum up to 8.5 cm (3.3 in)Weight: 3 to 8 g (0.1 to 0.3 oz)Lifespan: 3 to 4 years in the wildDiet:...
Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: White BassScientific Name: Morone chrysopsCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Total length 25 to 40 cm (10 to 16 in; record up to 50 cm / 20 in); deep, laterally compressed silvery torsoWeight: 0.5 to 1.8 kg (record documented up to 3.1...
Fish > Perciformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Patagonian ToothfishScientific Name: Dissostichus eleginoidesCategory: FishSubcategory: PerciformesSize: Total length 1.5 to 2.3 m (5 to 7.5 ft); large, robust predatory fuselageWeight: 70 to 130 kg (154 to 286 lb); maximum recorded up to 150...
Fish > Perciformes
Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Threadfin Butterflyfish Scientific Name: Chaetodon auriga Category: Fish Subcategory: Perciformes Size: Total length: 18-23 cm (7.1-9.1 in) Weight: 150-250 g (5.3-8.8 oz) Lifespan: 5-10 years in the wild; up to 12 years in captivity...
Fish > Perciformes
Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Banggai Cardinalfish Scientific Name: Pterapogon kauderni Category: Fish Subcategory: Perciformes Size: Total length: 6-8 cm (2.4-3.1 in) Weight: 5-12 g (0.18-0.42 oz) Lifespan: 2-4 years in the wild; up to 5 years in captivity Diet:...
